Job Summary:
Mackey's Commercials Ltd is a family-run business specialising in HGV body shop repairs, including spray painting, panel beating, and crash repairs.
We are currently looking for an experienced and skilled Panel Beater/Spray Painter to join our team full-time. In this role, you'll be involved with everything from assessing damage to giving vehicles a fresh finish, making sure they're safe, looking great, and ready to hit the road.
Key Responsibilities:
Vehicle Assessment:
* Assess damaged vehicles and determine the extent of damage and provide realistic quotations.
* Advise and report (job card) on vehicle faults, body work requirements noticed while working on a vehicle including future requirements using VHC.
Paint Preparation & Application:
* Remove previous paint layers using appropriate chemicals and solvents.
* Prepare surfaces for new paint applications using manual and power sanding tools.
* Mix paints and apply primer, solvent, and topcoat finishes.
* Mask and protect parts not to be painted or coated.
* Perform surface polishing post-painting.
* To paint/repair vehicles of all types to the highest standard within the scheduled times.
Repair & Maintenance:
* Strip and rebuild damaged vehicles.
* Weld, sand, and prepare vehicles for repair.
* Maintain tools and ensure equipment is clean and in proper working condition.
Quality Control:
* Check painted vehicles for any flaws like runs, sags, or unpainted areas.
* Document all parts, paint, and sundries used during repairs, ensuring labor and parts are charged accurately.
Customer Interaction:
* Provide excellent customer service, explaining the technical nature of work required when necessary.
* Ensure vehicles are presented to customers fully repaired and in a clean condition.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Relevant qualifications in panel beating and spray painting.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Bodyshop environment.
* Proven experience in spray painting and panel beating.
* Full, valid driver's license.
* Strong organisational and planning skills.
* Proficient in both oral and written English.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and determination to achieve high-quality work.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 17:30
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €42,000.00-€48,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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